Understood, thanks.
that brings me to my next question. When and how should I sand using poplar? I read somewhere that prepping for paint is different than stain?
Is it best to sand everything now at the beginning? When do I know I’m done sanding?
Regarding tools, I have a jigsaw, circular saw, electric sander (drill tip). Though I’m not how good the sander is, may end up sanding by hand. (Friend that has tools isn’t available with this Covid 19 going on- ironically it’s the best time to do this project as my boys and I have time on our hands...
thanks again for all your help!